Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Chocolate Doesn't Cause Acne

Scientists have been able to prove that chocolate does not directly cause acne. In fact, cacao has actually proven itself to be a powerful antioxidant and it stops inflammation in the body. The chocolate isn't the problem, it's the sugar and genetics that cause acne. 

Organic Food Doesn't Have Pesticides and It's Not Necessarily Healthier

The "organic" label is more of a sales tactic than an actual categorization of food quality. Although your understanding of organic food may be that it's "pesticide-free" and more "ethically grown," farmers just use chemicals that are naturally derived. In a lot of cases, this is actually worse for the environment, and most of the time, not actually better for your body. 

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The More You Know

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  • A team of six women programmed the first digital computer.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.